“Thought-provoking Thursdays” on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show.

First up, veteran government affairs guru, private sector maven, and bi-monthly, special guest host of “Worldwide with Kgosie Matthews” is joined by international affairs expert, and professor who specializes in back-room diplomacy, mediation, and negotiation, Dr. PL De Silva. The trio, meticulously formed with anchor, Jesse Jr, went right to the heart of America’s “world” positioning when policy, especially efforts historically formed from higher ideals to be “responsible global citizens,” both domestic and abroad, are considered. Will America end up alone? What will be the cost of the direction she is in, and who stands to pay the price? In the second hour, weekly series host of “The World House” on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show, Dr. Johnny Mack, continued with Matthews and De Silva for a few minutes, picking up where they left off, with Dr. King in mind. Each Thursday, the Mack-Jackson conversation provokes us to recall, reconsider, and re-activate the spirit of a king who challenged the nation.